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Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science

School: Exercise and Health Sciences

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Applied Biomechanics in Strength and Conditioning

  • Unit Code

    SPS6104

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    20

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    Online

Description

This unit provides advanced knowledge and experiences for students in qualitative and quantitative methods for analysing human movement and biological and non-biological materials. Students will apply the principles of biomechanics to critically analyse and report on variables central to selected strength and conditioning exercises. In particular, students will develop skills in the use of video movement analysis methodologies, effective instructional feedback involving biomechanical and performance technique analysis.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 2 units from SPS5133, SPS5134

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Construct interventions that correct errors in technique.
  2. Critically analyse strength and conditioning exercises with the use of qualitative and quantitative biomechanical techniques.
  3. Define the biomechanical properties of muscles and tendons and in particular the muscle contractile process.
  4. Employ biomechanical techniques to observe sports skills.
  5. Evaluate the mechanics of the stretch-shortening cycle and its contribution to human movement.
  6. Identify the impact of neural activation on subsequent force, power and velocity characteristics associated with resistance training.
  7. Identify the root of errors in technique based upon a comprehensive understanding of the interaction of mechanical factors.
  8. Implement qualitative and quantitative analyses of movement.

Unit Content

  1. Biomechanical analysis of the Olympic lifts, squatting motions, pulling motions, and pressing exercises.
  2. Biomechanical properties of muscle, bone and tendon with reference to injury and rehabilitation.
  3. Biomechanics of the stretch-shortening cycle.
  4. Effect of instruction and feedback on the biomechanics of performance.
  5. Introduction to the biomechanical equipment used to inform strength and conditioning practice.
  6. Methods of observing human movement and modifying technique.
  7. Musculotendinous stiffness, its assessment and implication for human motion.
  8. Neural activation of muscle and subsequent force, power and velocity outcomes.
  9. Qualitative analysis of human movement.
  10. Quantitative methods of biomechanical analysis including force measurement, accelerometry, electromyography, and video analysis systems.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Online lectures, tutorials, and other e-learning activities.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
ExerciseWorksheet30%
AssignmentBiomechanical Evaluation Assignments30%
ExaminationEnd of Semester Examination40%

Text References

  • Enoka, R.M. (2008). Neuromechanics of human movement. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
  • Winter, D.A. (2009). Biomechanics and motor control of human movement. NJ: Wiley.
  • Payton, C.J. (2008). Biomechanical evaluation of movement in sport and exercise. London, England: Routledge.
  • Griffiths, I.W. (2006). Principles of biomechanics & motion analysis. NY: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Journal References

  • Gait and Posture
  • Journal of Human Movement Studies
  • Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
  • Journal of Sports Biomechanics
  • Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
  • Modern Athlete and Coach
  • Physician and Sportsmedicine
  • Research Quarterly
  • Strength and Conditioning Journal
  • Journal of Applied Biomechanics
  • International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching
  • Exercise and Sport Science Reviews
  • Ergonomics
  • Journal of Biomechanics

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science

School: Exercise and Health Sciences

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Applied Biomechanics in Strength and Conditioning

  • Unit Code

    SPS6104

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    2

  • Credit Points

    20

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    Online

Description

This unit provides advanced knowledge and experiences for students in qualitative and quantitative methods for analysing human movement and biological and non-biological materials. Students will apply the principles of biomechanics to critically analyse and report on variables central to selected strength and conditioning exercises. In particular, students will develop skills in the use of video movement analysis methodologies, effective instructional feedback involving biomechanical and performance technique analysis.

Prerequisite Rule

Must have passed 2 (I/W) units in {SPS5133, SPS5134}

Equivalent Rule

SPS4110

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Construct interventions that correct errors in technique.
  2. Critically analyse strength and conditioning exercises with the use of qualitative and quantitative biomechanical techniques.
  3. Define the biomechanical properties of muscles and tendons and in particular the muscle contractile process.
  4. Employ biomechanical techniques to observe sports skills.
  5. Evaluate the mechanics of the stretch-shortening cycle and its contribution to human movement.
  6. Identify the impact of neural activation on subsequent force, power and velocity characteristics associated with resistance training.
  7. Identify the root of errors in technique based upon a comprehensive understanding of the interaction of mechanical factors.
  8. Implement qualitative and quantitative analyses of movement.

Unit Content

  1. Biomechanical analysis of the Olympic lifts, squatting motions, pulling motions, and pressing exercises.
  2. Biomechanical properties of muscle, bone and tendon with reference to injury and rehabilitation.
  3. Biomechanics of the stretch-shortening cycle.
  4. Effect of instruction and feedback on the biomechanics of performance.
  5. Introduction to the biomechanical equipment used to inform strength and conditioning practice.
  6. Methods of observing human movement and modifying technique.
  7. Musculotendinous stiffness, its assessment and implication for human motion.
  8. Neural activation of muscle and subsequent force, power and velocity outcomes.
  9. Qualitative analysis of human movement.
  10. Quantitative methods of biomechanical analysis including force measurement, accelerometry, electromyography, and video analysis systems.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Online lectures, tutorials, and other e-learning activities.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
ExerciseWorksheet30%
AssignmentBiomechanical Evaluation Assignments30%
ExaminationEnd of Semester Examination40%

Text References

  • ^ Nil.
  • Griffiths, I.W. (2006). Principles of biomechanics & motion analysis. NY: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
  • Enoka, R.M. (2008). Neuromechanics of human movement. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. Note: Nil.
  • Winter, D.A. (2009). Biomechanics and motor control of human movement. NJ: Wiley.
  • Payton, C.J. (2008). Biomechanical evaluation of movement in sport and exercise. London, England: Routledge.

Journal References

  • Journal of Human Movement Studies
  • Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
  • Journal of Sports Biomechanics
  • Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
  • Modern Athlete and Coach
  • Physician and Sportsmedicine
  • Research Quarterly
  • Strength and Conditioning Journal
  • Gait and Posture
  • Journal of Applied Biomechanics
  • International Journal of Sports Science and Coaching
  • Exercise and Sport Science Reviews
  • Ergonomics Note: Nil.
  • Journal of Biomechanics

^ Mandatory reference

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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